Broken Preparation Flow to IIT Bombay: Adhyayan’s JEE 2026 Success Story

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Adhyayan’s journey to IIT Bombay was not built through two uninterrupted years of JEE preparation.

Just when he was expected to complete the syllabus, begin mock tests and enter the most important phase of Class 12, a serious kidney-related health problem brought his routine to a sudden stop.

The pain began unexpectedly at around 4:00 a.m. near the end of November. What followed were hospital visits, medical procedures, recovery time and an attempt to manage JEE Main and Board examinations while his body was still healing.

His January JEE Main attempt did not go as planned. He appeared for the examination while a stent was still in place and had to use a stand for physical support at the examination centre. He later scored approximately 96 percentile with 165 marks in the April attempt, but he remained disappointed because he believed the result did not reflect his preparation potential.

Adhyayan attempted JEE Advanced, received a result that did not lead to his desired IIT outcome and then decided to take a drop.

One year later, after rebuilding his health, confidence and preparation flow, he secured admission to IIT Bombay.

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In the complete interview, Adhyayan explains how his kidney problem began during the most important phase of Class 12 and how multiple procedures affected his preparation.

He also discusses appearing for JEE Main during recovery, scoring 90% in Boards, choosing a drop year, and refusing to judge his potential through a result achieved under difficult medical circumstances.

How Did Adhyayan’s JEE Journey Begin?

Adhyayan’s competitive-examination journey began in Class 10 when he prepared for NTSE.

He studied for the examination for nearly a year, but the exam was cancelled. Since the announcement came late in the academic year, he had only a limited period remaining to focus completely on his Class 10 Board examinations.

After Boards, he joined a local coaching institute for Classes 11 and 12. Class 11 began well, although some backlog developed near the end. He used short notes to recover part of the unfinished syllabus.

Class 12 also began positively. However, as November approached and the time for syllabus completion and full mock tests arrived, his preparation was interrupted by a medical emergency.

The Health Crisis That Changed His Class 12 Preparation

Adhyayan recalled that severe pain began suddenly at approximately 4:00 a.m. on November 30.

Since it was a Sunday, doctors were not immediately available. The pain and fever continued, and the family visited the hospital the following day.

According to Adhyayan, doctors later advised a pyeloplasty-related procedure. A stent remained in place for approximately 15 days, and he underwent multiple medical procedures over the following months.

He described his kidney as being in a very weak condition at that time. The treatment period affected the exact stage when he was expected to complete revision, begin mock-test practice and strengthen his examination temperament.

The academic loss was not limited to missed classes. Pain, hospital visits and uncertainty also broke the preparation flow he had built during Classes 11 and 12.

Appearing for JEE Main While Still Recovering

The major operation was completed successfully near the end of December, but recovery continued beyond the procedure.

When the January JEE Main attempt arrived, the stent was still in place. Adhyayan nevertheless appeared for the examination.

He recalled using a stand for support at the examination centre. Under those circumstances, he was unable to perform at the level he had expected from himself.

This part of his journey should not be interpreted as advice to ignore medical recovery for an examination. Every student must follow the instructions of qualified medical professionals and prioritise health.

For Adhyayan, the attempt became evidence that his examination result had been affected by circumstances rather than representing the full limit of his ability.

Managing Class 12 Boards After Medical Treatment

After the major procedure, Adhyayan had approximately one hundred days to prepare for his Class 12 Board examinations.

He relied on the concepts and basic preparation he had completed before the medical interruption. Despite the lost time and continuing recovery, he managed to score approximately 90% in Boards.

The result was important because it showed that his academic foundation had not disappeared during treatment. However, Board preparation also consumed a significant portion of the time available before the April JEE Main attempt.

Students facing a disrupted Class 12 schedule need to prioritise carefully. Board answer writing, JEE concept revision and objective question practice cannot always be completed through the same method.

A structured plan through the right eSaral JEE course can help aspirants organise school preparation, JEE classes, revision and tests within the time that remains.

Why 165 Marks and 96 Percentile Left Him Disappointed

Adhyayan received approximately 165 marks in the April JEE Main attempt. He reported that this translated to around 96 percentile in his shift.

For many students, 96 percentile would represent a meaningful result. Adhyayan, however, felt disappointed because he believed his performance and the difficulty of the shift did not reflect the effort or potential he wanted to demonstrate.

He also appeared for JEE Advanced, but the result did not lead to his desired IIT admission. The transcript refers to a rank in the “20” range, but the complete number is unclear. It should therefore not be published as an exact rank without additional verification.

The important fact is that Adhyayan did not consider the first result a fair measurement of what he could achieve after uninterrupted preparation.

Why Did Adhyayan Take a Drop Year?

After JEE Advanced, Adhyayan moved to Kota and decided to prepare again.

He said that he was not particularly afraid of the drop year. His main thought was that he deserved one proper opportunity because the earlier examination had not taken place under normal preparation conditions.

His health crisis had broken the flow of the final preparation months. The drop year gave him time to rebuild that flow instead of rushing from surgery to Boards, JEE Main and JEE Advanced again.

He also retained confidence in his academic potential. The first result had not convinced him that IIT was beyond his ability. It convinced him that he needed another attempt in which his preparation could be completed properly.

Students considering a drop should make the decision after analysing their health, preparation gaps, emotional readiness and available academic support. eSaral’s JEE dropper batches can help aspirants understand the kind of structure required during a repeat attempt.

Rebuilding Preparation After a Long Interruption

Recovering academically after a medical break is different from completing an ordinary backlog.

A backlog usually involves unfinished chapters. Adhyayan also had to recover his physical health, mental confidence and ability to study continuously.

His first goal during the drop year was to recreate the flow that had been lost during Class 12. Concepts had to be revised, incomplete areas had to be strengthened and regular question practice had to return to the timetable.

This is why students restarting after a long interruption should avoid trying to complete everything immediately. They need a sequence: identify the present level, rebuild fundamental concepts, practise chapter-wise questions and then move towards part-syllabus and full-syllabus tests.

The eSaral JEE Test Series can help aspirants check whether their recovery is producing measurable improvement in accuracy, speed and question selection.

From a Drop Year to IIT Bombay

Adhyayan’s decision ultimately led him to IIT Bombay.

The transcript confirms his admission to IIT Bombay but does not mention the allotted branch or final JEE Advanced rank. These details should not be added unless supported by an official result or another verified part of the interview.

The significance of the result lies in the distance between his two preparation phases.

In Class 12, he entered the final JEE months through hospital visits, procedures and physical recovery. During the drop year, he finally received the opportunity to prepare in a stable flow.

He did not take the previous result as proof that he lacked potential. He treated it as a result produced under exceptional circumstances and gave himself another serious opportunity.

Health Was Not Separate from His Preparation

Adhyayan’s journey is inspiring, but it should not be used to glorify studying through serious illness.

His medical treatment was necessary, and recovery had to remain a priority. The lesson is not that students should ignore pain or medical advice to continue preparing.

The lesson is that a temporary health crisis does not have to become a permanent judgement on a student’s academic future.

When recovery allowed, Adhyayan gradually returned to his studies. He accepted that one examination cycle had been affected and chose another attempt rather than forcing himself to pretend that nothing had happened.

Students dealing with a medical condition should follow their doctors’ instructions and build preparation around the energy, sleep and recovery their health permits.

What Message Did Adhyayan Give to JEE Aspirants?

Adhyayan asked students not to underestimate their own potential.

A difficult attempt, low score or unexpected interruption can make an aspirant believe that the final goal is no longer possible. According to him, students should give proper value to what they are capable of achieving.

He also emphasised consistency and confidence. Problems may interrupt preparation, but students should not assume that they can never recover.

His message was based on personal experience. He had gone from multiple medical procedures and a disrupted Class 12 attempt to IIT Bombay.

Confidence alone did not create the result. It allowed him to begin again, while another year of preparation turned that belief into performance.

What Can JEE Aspirants Learn from Adhyayan’s Story?

Adhyayan’s journey shows that a result must always be understood within the preparation that produced it.

His January attempt occurred during medical recovery. His April preparation had to compete with Board examinations and the time lost to treatment. His first JEE Advanced result came after a broken academic flow.

Instead of comparing that attempt with the uninterrupted preparation of other students, he examined whether it reflected his own potential. He concluded that it did not and chose a drop year.

The second lesson is that recovery must happen in stages. Concepts, question practice and testing should be restored gradually after a long interruption.

The third lesson is that health remains more important than a fixed examination timeline. Missing one admission cycle is difficult, but damaging recovery to protect that cycle can create a larger problem.

The final lesson is simple: students should not declare themselves incapable merely because one difficult year produced a disappointing result.

From a Hospital Bed to IIT Bombay

Adhyayan’s story moved through cancelled plans, unfinished backlogs, intense pain, surgery, Boards, a disappointing JEE result and a drop year.

At each stage, he could have concluded that too much time had already been lost. Instead, he continued moving forward whenever his health allowed.

He recovered physically, rebuilt himself mentally and gave JEE another serious attempt.

That attempt took him to IIT Bombay.

His journey does not promise that every student facing a medical setback will receive the same college. It shows that an interrupted preparation year does not permanently define an aspirant.

The result may describe what happened in one attempt. It does not always describe what remains possible.

Use the right eSaral JEE preparation programme, rebuild one preparation layer at a time and allow consistent work—not one disrupted result—to reveal your academic potential.